But if this cup really wants to be taken seriously, Wembley has to be the destination in the near future.īring the Champions League teams in earlier With that in mind, perhaps a 35,000 to 40,000-capacity venue is more likely to be chosen for next year. The FA’s approach to the venue for the final has tended to seek steady growth. That comes with risks and expense, but the organisers should aspire for a packed Wembley for a major domestic cup final. The future ambition must be to stage the event at Wembley. That said, such growth should have been expected following the sport’s rise in popularity since England won the European Championships. The increase in the attendance for this season’s final compared to last term was impressive, rocketing from just over 8,000 at Plough Lane in 2022 to more than 19,000 at Selhurst Park on Sunday - a record for the competition. Here is Telegraph Sport’s blueprint to enhance the credibility and profile of the Women’s League Cup. Sunday’s Continental Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea delivered an entertaining contest for both those watching on BBC One and the record crowd at Selhurst Park - but this is a cup that remains in great need of reform. How to give the Women's League Cup more credibilityĪrsenal ended a four-year trophy drought to win the Women's League Cup for a record-extending sixth time defeating Chelsea
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